LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank M. Capone upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Father Joseph F. Girzone Crystal Pillar
of the Community Award by the Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc.

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging its
esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their community;
and
WHEREAS, Frank M. Capone will be honored by the Montgomery County
Office for Aging, Inc. with its prestigious Father Joseph F. Girzone
Crystal Pillar of the Community Award during its Annual Awards Dinner to
be held at the Glen Sanders Mansion on May 19, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Frank earned a bachelor's degree in political science from
LeMoyne College and a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from
Syracuse University; and
WHEREAS, He began a successful career with Liberty - Montgomery County
Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. in 1974; at that time, the agency served 30
individuals with developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Today, Liberty, with a substantial budget of over $54
million, supports over 650 children and adults with developmental disa-
bilities, mental illness, or physical disabilities; another 3,000 indi-
viduals receive dental and health-related services through its New
Dimensions in Health Care, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Frank has contributed his time to the Board of Directors of
ANCOR, NYS Rehabilitation Association, NYS Day Treatment Provider Coun-
cil, NYS Industries for the Disabled, Inc., NYS Executive Directors
Association, Council for Work Centers for NISH, Amsterdam YMCA, Indus-
tries for Amsterdam, and the Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc.;
and
WHEREAS, He is currently a member and past president of the Amsterdam
Rotary Club and serves on the steering committee for Habitat for Humani-
ty, Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, Frank was recognized in 2010 for his accomplishments in the
field of rehabilitation at a ceremony held at the Smithsonian's National
Portrait Gallery; and
WHEREAS, He plans on retiring at the end of this year; and
WHEREAS, Frank and his loving wife, Barbara, are the proud parents of
Sarah Capone; and
WHEREAS, He has exhibited the true spirit of this prestigious award
through his tireless dedication to the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Frank M. Capone upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Father Joseph F. Girzone Crystal Pillar of the Community Award by
the Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank M. Capone.